The University of Ghana (UG) has directed undergraduate students who obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 1.00 at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year to withdraw from their programmes of study.
In a public notice issued by the university’s Academic Affairs Directorate, management explained that the directive is in accordance with Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017), which outlines the academic progression requirements for students.
Under the regulation, undergraduate students must obtain a minimum CGPA of 1.00 and meet the relevant school or departmental requirements to qualify for progression to the next academic level. The regulation does not provide for academic probation for students who fail to meet the minimum CGPA requirement.
The university stated that students whose CGPAs remain below 1.00 after all grades for their registered courses have been released for the 2025/2026 academic year are considered not to be in good academic standing and are therefore required to withdraw from their programmes.
How Affected University of Ghana Students Can Initiate Withdrawal
The university has outlined steps for affected students to begin the withdrawal process.
Students are advised to first check their CGPAs through the University of Ghana’s MIS Web platform. They must then visit the Student Services (STS) Portal at sts.ug.edu.gh/services, log in using their Student ID and PIN, and select the “Withdrawal Request” option to initiate the process.
However, the university noted that withdrawal procedures may differ for certain programmes. In such cases, the relevant school or department will initiate the withdrawal process on behalf of the affected students.
Students who require further clarification about their academic standing or the withdrawal directive are encouraged to contact their respective College Academic Offices.
University Offers Counselling and Support
The University of Ghana has also highlighted the availability of support services for students affected by the directive.
The Careers and Counselling Directorate remains available to all students seeking guidance and support as they navigate their academic challenges and consider their next steps.
The directive reinforces the university’s minimum academic progression requirements and serves as an important reminder for undergraduate students to monitor their academic performance and ensure they meet the conditions required to remain in their programmes of study.
